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present tense form of pattern (3rd person singular).
plural of pattern.

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patterns

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All (4) Noun (3) Verb (1)

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design, motif n.
arrangement, order n.
model, example n.
copy, imitate; decorate v.

NOUN

design, motif

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement

STRONG

decoration device diagram figure guide impression instruction markings mold motive original ornament patterning plan stencil template trim

Antonyms

WEAK

disorder disorganization plainness

NOUN

arrangement, order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

kind method sequence shape sort style system type variety

STRONG

constellation orderliness plan

Antonyms

WEAK

disorder disorganization plainness

NOUN

model, example

Synonyms

STRONGEST

standard

STRONG

archetype copy criterion cynosure exemplar guide mirror norm original paradigm paragon prototype sample specimen

WEAK

beau ideal ensample

Antonyms

WEAK

disorder disorganization plainness

VERB

copy, imitate; decorate

Synonyms

STRONG

design emulate follow form model mold order shape style trim

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy disorder disorganize neglect

WEAK

be original

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patterns

Those patterns suggest that major earthquakes on the two faults have sometimes occurred unusually close together.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

They also plan to compare patterns of injury and healing among different species.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

These demographics mean that even small shifts in Hispanic or black voting patterns matter more than large swings among Indian-Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Instead they analyse probabilities and statistics, to see if certain linguistic patterns betray the use of AI.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Down at Pier 57, the Great Wheel pinwheels and flashes through brilliant color patterns: electric violets, neon greens, siren reds.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day